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A plate of jumbo shrimp served over seasoned rice, garnished with fresh parsley and drizzled in garlic lemon butter sauce.
Jana Rae

Garlic Lemon Butter Jumbo Shrimp

Make this quick and flavorful Garlic Lemon Butter Jumbo Shrimp over seasoned rice in just 20 minutes! A cozy, restaurant-style dinner at home using frozen shrimp, lemon juice, and pantry staples.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp:
  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled & deveined, tails on
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp coarse black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp lemon juice for after cooking
For the Garlic Lemon Butter:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick
  • 3/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • 1 tsp fresh parsley chopped (optional)
For the Seasoned Rice:
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Method
 

Make the Rice
  1. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Add rice and toast 2–3 minutes.
  3. Add chicken broth, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 18–20 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Make the Garlic Lemon Butter
  1. Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
  2. Stir in garlic powder and warm for 30 seconds to bloom the flavor.
  3. Add lemon juice and parsley. Keep warm.
  4. Cook the Shrimp in a Frying Pan
  5. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
  6. Toss shrimp in olive oil, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne (if using), and salt.
  7. Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
  8. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1 1/2–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  9. Remove from heat and immediately drizzle with 1 tsp lemon juice.
Serve
  1. Spoon seasoned rice onto plates.
  2. Top with shrimp.
  3. Drizzle with garlic lemon butter and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Serving Suggestion

I served the shrimp over a bed of seasoned rice, letting the sauce drizzle down into the grains. If you prefer, it would also be incredible over pasta or with warm crusty bread for soaking up every last drop of that sauce.

A Little Tip

If you’re using frozen shrimp like I did, just thaw them under cold running water for 10–15 minutes. Pat them dry before seasoning so they sear beautifully instead of steaming in the pan.